Death Games
Ancient myth

“Ah, very smart. If lord Orion dies, then we will be safe,” grin Aza Ergo widened.

“Aza, you!” Beltelgeuse Orion still does not believe in the words of his colleagues and fellow students. “What are you planning?”

“Let us go. And forget what you saw, how?”

Orion's expression could not be called calm. Because there was tension emanating from it, making the three people facing off quite a beating heart because of it.

“Kuteitemaskan once again Aza. Don't go and come back with me.”

Aza smiled, he chuckled slowly. “You who are the higher-ups of the nation of gyges know what? Don't erase my expectations with your actions. Because I can't throw it away, even if it has to sacrifice a life.”

Beltelgeuse Orion was silent, not expecting that the man who always sucks when talking, would throw such a poignant sentence. “Aza.”

“I'm sure you're much more hearty than the others. Therefore, I hope you know what action to take,” explained Aza Ergo to him. “Let's go,” take him to Reve and Toz. Instantly, Reve's sword intent faded away.

They then left there and let Beltelgeuse Orion remain still in position with the gaze still directed at the three. He clenched his hands, then turned back to enter the gate of the Crystal hill city.

In the forest entrance, there were several figures waiting for the three. “I don't think he'll let us go just like that,” Reve said suddenly.

“He will definitely do it. Because Beltelgeuse Orion, much more appreciative of life than other nations.”

“Good then,” Reve turned his gaze, and they reached the entrance of the forest, where another team was already standing waiting for his arrival.

“So you told us first because you want to be with them?” doxia is upset.

“Mmm? Looks like you misunderstood uncle,” Aza Ergo smiled knot.

“Looks like you got caught,” timpal Horusca.

“Yeah, so you know it yes. Oho! True too, elftraz (healer) is not always so?” continues outraged.

“It seems I understand why so many people are upset with you.”

“I?” Aza Ergo points to herself as Rexcel insinuates.

 “Yes. Looks like, the rant about you that sucks is true.”

“Thank you.”

“Cih! That's not a compliment!” grouse Doxia.

“Come go. Looks like, there will be a storm later,” obviously Reve suddenly.

“How can you know?” Doxia looked in wonder.

“Near smart boy,” Reve went first.

“Near?” Doxia frowned in wonder.

“Ah, the pet snake Reve,” Connect Toz.

“Snakes that can detect the weather?” ledek Doxia's.

Reve ignored their talk about his favorite snake. He kept walking, side by side with Horusca the red-haired young man.

“Looks, the moon's distance is still quite long,” shriveled Horusca suddenly.

Reve smiled thinly. He looked up at the sky, where the star and two moons accompanied their steps. “Night bloodgrya yes.”

Horusca did not answer. “How does it feel to be alive on that night?” continue Reve. Horusca paused for a moment, glancing at Reve through the corner of her eye and circulating a glance at the sky.

“Aglorious, even more so if you are the tormented group.”

“Whichever group, the pain will remain the same,” muttered Reve. “I, would not be cursed that night.”

“Please run to the human world if you can,” Horusca stares back at the road in front of her.

“Mmm? What are you guys talking about?” add Aza Ergo suddenly. He walked alone without anyone accompanying him. Meanwhile, the other members walked behind with a distance of three steps from them.

Reve just looked lazily at him. “Where is amaryllis blood?”

“In the city of stone, if the rumors are true.”

“City of stone?” Reve looked curious.

“It was an ancient city, where once the ancestral abode of the nation gyges.”

“What is it far?”

“That's how it is, but we will find the location of the dragon nation as well as passing through the residence of the higher-ups you are looking for,” explained Aza Ergo.

“It looks like you already know the path of this world well.”

Aza Ergo smiled. “I'm a explorer guider, although I had to stop because of being a top official.”

“It seems, young people in this world are very great. To the extent that being a higher-ups beat the old man,” cela Reve.

“Great because they are talented,” replied Aza arrogantly.

Reve laughs. His laughter was so loud that the people around him stared in wonder. “Life is not just about talent, but also effort. If the talented are highly adored, then the trying is much more valuable.”

“Absolute babble,” ledek Aza Ergo.

Reve smiled arrogantly. Until finally the trip they took an hour. “Come break here,” invite Reve.

“Hei! We're not even far from the Crystal Hill.  Can-can be found if stay here,” reply Doxia.

“Before the storm,” clear Reve relaxed. He stopped his steps and leaned against the tree.

“Storm? Why am I not sure?”

Reve just stared lazily at Doxia. Until Aza Ergo finally made up her mind. “Then we stop here.”

“Hei! Are you sure? We're still not far,” intercept Doxia. He was afraid, if Lord Criber knew that his secret scroll was missing and finally went to find the thief.

“In my opinion, it would be better if we rest here. After all, some of us are also tired,” sela Riz.

Doxia glanced at those who were called tired, then there appeared Toz and the slave who were with them let out a weary sigh. “Good.”

They choose to rest there. Aza Ergo also hollowed the rock wall of the cliff near them. Then on the pedestal and surrounded by strong vines by Horusca.

“Wah, it's nice if it has the ability like Horusca,” shriveled Toz suddenly.

“True, the ability is also great,” Riz agreed.

“When can I get that ability huh?”

“Later you will definitely get it,” Riz cheers.

As Reve said, a big storm hit the area, making the residents of the crystal hill choose to remain at home. And with the ability of Horusca plants, they try to sleep safely not thinking about the danger that might befall.

Three hours later.

“Uugh, cold,” Ogre Toz squirming. He woke up, staring at the dark ceiling. The leaves seemed to hang there.

“Available?” ask the gentleman who is also coming along.

“H-hai sir Osmo.”

The boy smiled, “are you hungry?”

“Ah, i-it,” Toz looks doubtful. Glanced around because the others were still asleep. “There is food?”

“There, this. Eat,” sodornya. A dry bread wrapped in leaves he gave to Toz.

“You brought it?” toz asked because he didn't see that the man was carrying a bag. He walked over to Osmo by the campfire.

“Yes. I keep it in a shadow bag,” he said take out a small bag on Toz, then show whatever the contents are.

“Woah, great. Where can I get this bag?”

“There are dark merchants who often travel around in the world Guide. Sometimes, we can meet him if lucky.”

“Looks like I was unlucky, for not meeting him or having the strength.”

“Prospective guider yes, that's a natural thing. Someday you will get it.”

“But when? If something happens, I don't want to be another burden,” explained Toz.

“What is your life worth?”

“Of course,” firmly Toz.

Toz was silenced, not expecting that the person would say anything beyond his shadow.

“I-it, me,” Toz down shy.

“Even if you don't have the strength, there are many ways to survive and help your partner. Maybe you just haven't noticed it yet,” Osmo explained while eating bread in hand. He was about 37 years old. Of course he is more experienced.

“If I may know, what are your abilities Mr Osmo?”

“I am a merlindia (magician) air.”

“Woah, great. Can you bring down rain?”

“Unfortunately no. Lowering rain can only be done by merlindia (witch) with higher ability.”

“What level are you?”

“I am still a warrior level, or a D level for humans.”

“I-it,” interrupted Toz suddenly.

“Ya?”

“How do the people here determine the type of nation and assess the level of ability?”

Osmo was silent for a moment. He continued his speech. “Every nation has different body scent, so we can know about it. When it comes to abilities, when you have reached the warrior level guider, your eyes will be able to see the energy that is radiated in the body of the guider.”

“Really? What kind of energy?” Toz was really curious.

“Typically, the guiders emit colored energy depending on the level. Levels of warriors, commanders, nobles, kings, monsters, dragons emitted energies in white, gold, red, green, blue and purple. Other than prospective guider or god level guider, they do not emit any energy.”

“So?” toz nods. “Then if aura?”

Osmo's eyes displayed shock, until finally normal again. “Aura can only be seen by two nations. Dragon and dwarf nation.”

“It looks like you guys are cool,” cut Aza Ergo suddenly.

“Ha-hello master of higher-ups, Already awake?” hello Toz.

“Yes, because you guys are noisy.” He stepped closer to the two people sitting by the bonfire.

“You want?” Osmo offered him bread.

“Thank you.” Aza Ergo took it and ate slowly. “Perhaps, we will immediately leave once everything is awake,” while staring at people who are still asleep.

Toz stared fixedly at the reddish-black-haired man. “What do you see?”

“Ti-no, it's just .. you're absolutely amazing. Though you look young, but have become a respected official people.”

“Yeah, it's true,” Aza Ergo also praised himself.

“Tu-lord, a-can I ask you something?”

“Please.”

“What is bloodgrya night?”

The two men were silent. Aza Ergo started to display a knotty smile. “It seems, the human race really does not want to give information to prospective guiders yes,” woe.

“I-it,” Toz stammering, feel doubtful what to answer.

“Mmm ... what should I say? Clearly, the night of the bloodgrya is the night in which the whole nation returns to its original form. Bloody night, with many cries, cries and also death, was simple. For the people of this world, it is punishment. Punishment for redemption on the wrathful gods.”

“What is it including with human?”

Aza Ergo's smile turned soft. “Allen.”

“How can I not find that night?”

“Entahlah. According to the story, even if it was in the human world, the owners of the sign would still be struck by the curse of the night bloodgrya.”

“Tanda? What like?”

Aza Ergo pulled the shirt up under her cloak. Looks like a red lily tattoo there. “This is the sign.”

Toz glared, instantly a horrifying aura radiated to his body. “A-do I also have it?” Toz immediately pulled on the shirt, looking at the stomach where the mark might be.

“You're still not cursed. Sometimes, the curse will appear suddenly.”

“Does anyone not have that curse mark?”

“There, some. I know only two people who don't have a bloodgrya.” night curse

Toz is increasingly interested in finding his year. “Si-who?”

“Former former dwarf leader and also the leader of the dragon nation.”

Toz. Those mentioned were figures from two nations with blessings could see the aura. The more he thought, the more curious he became. Many questions sprung up in his brain, whispering so that he would keep figuring them out.

Their rant woke Riz. Eventually, the young man joined there. “Riz, are you awake?” Toz looked brightly. He was also offered bread by Osmo. Looks like the former runaway slave will become their food supplier.

“It looks like you guys have enough sleep,” timpal Riz.

“That's how,” Toz stretched his hand out near the bonfire.

“They, looking exhausted,” Riz glanced back, where the fellow on the road was sprawled like a dead man. Including Reve's snake who snored there, making Riz laugh slowly.

“Assandia (fight) rare,” said Riz suddenly.

“Why Riz?” Toz looked curious.

“Either why, from the beginning of meeting, I already felt that Reve was different.”

“I think so too. He looked fearless of anything,” Toz glanced at the slick Reve through the corner of his eye.

“It looks like the gods hate him,” continued Aza Ergo all of a sudden.

“Hah?” respond Riz and Toz with a view of not understanding.

“It looks like you haven't heard of any myths in this world. Do you know what? Those with rare abilities, were the most hated worshippers of the gods. Because they have the ability to kill gods faster than anything else.”

“Mitos what is it? Can't gods not die?”

Aza Ergo smiled. “Not being able to die does not mean not being injured. Because of the abilities of the guiders, it was a blessing of the god that was snatched from his body. That means the earlier guiders gained this ability by killing the god.” Then he laughed softly.

“Sounds scary to me.”

“Yeah, but that's just a myth. Stories derived from forbidden songs. Earlier elders often made up stories to entertain their grandchildren. I'm not sure which is right either. Because, in other nations there is also a different meaning.”

“What does that mean story about the fate of the guider is a lie?” ask Riz curiously.

“If you want to know the legend and torture the world of the guider properly. Go to the stone table. There is an ancient inscription to know the true story.”

“Where is it?”

Aza Ergo returned Riz's gaze. “Entah.”

“Hah?”

“I don't know either. Even that's the story I heard from ancestor gyges,” Aza Ergo chuckled.

Riz, Toz and Osmo's gazes looked the same, irritated at him. “Fun to be a higher-ups, can have a lot of information.”

“I'm very flattered to hear it.”

“You guys are noisy,” Reve chimed while waking up from his sleep. He looked at the people sitting near the camp. “Can't babble nonsense while I sleep?”

“Reve,” call Toz suddenly. His expression was very strange, as were the others.

“What?” tanya Reve glanced at the sebal.

“Your eyes are shining” Riz is wide.

Reve didn't realize that his ocean-deep blue eyes were shining brightly there. It was so beautiful and yet so horrible at the same time. “Ah, this? Looks like, I'm exhausted,” Reve squinted. Makes the blue net a little smaller.

However, different things were responded by Aza Ergo. “The world is indeed vast apparently,” he grinned, with cold eyes replying to Reve's bead that was directed at him.